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Vanderhoof business owners appealing to BC Assessment on substantial property tax increases

Vanderhoof business owners appealing to BC Assessment on substantial property tax increases

Several business owners in Vanderhoof are making an appeal to BC Assessment, as some businesses saw property tax increases up to 86 percent on their building value.
Low supply of homes in the north cause an upward trend on prices

Low supply of homes in the north cause an upward trend on prices

BC Northern Real Estate Board says struggling forestry industry held back housing demand in the latter half of 2019
New Gold donates funds to support environmental project

New Gold donates funds to support environmental project

The Nechako Environment and Water Stewardship Society (NEWSS) were approved funding for two E-DNA kits for the Koh Learning program.
Canfor shareholders reject Pattison’s takeover offer

Canfor shareholders reject Pattison’s takeover offer

Lumber company says offer had just 45% support from minority shareholders
Saik’uz First Nation opens micro-homes for members

Saik’uz First Nation opens micro-homes for members

The First Nations community partnered with the Sinclar Group for this project
Photos: G7 Small Business Market

Photos: G7 Small Business Market

Grade 7 students in Vanderhoof developed and sold products at the small business market held Nov. 21.
UNBC professor appointed climate change and water security research chair

UNBC professor appointed climate change and water security research chair

Nearly $1.5 million in research funding for this project has come from NSERC and Rio Tinto
Vanderhoof businessman wins lifetime achievement award

Vanderhoof businessman wins lifetime achievement award

A Vanderhoof business owner has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Integris Credit Union expanding to Fraser Lake

Integris Credit Union is opening a branch in Fraser Lake next year.
New regional training centre for firefighters in Fraser Lake

New regional training centre for firefighters in Fraser Lake

The centre boasts of a Live Fire Burn Building